Researchers from Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences revealed that water ...

A lot of people think of plants as pretty to look at, but defenseless and passive as far as organisms go. However, the many alien species—or "monster plants"—around us show we should never ...

The severe global threat posed by invasive alien species is underappreciated, underestimated, and often unacknowledged. According to a major new report by the Intergovernmental Platform on ...

Invasive species cost the world at least $423 billion every year as they drive plant and animal extinctions, threaten food security and exacerbate environmental catastrophes across the globe, a ...

Alien plants and animals cost Europe over $1.5 trillion in the last six decades, according to a new study, indicating the global economic impact of such species could be several times higher than ...

According to a survey, 44 exotic invasive plant species were recorded in five protected forests in Bangladesh. Of them, seven species were found to be harmful, with significant environmental ...

Invading alien plants are spreading at a rate of 500 000ha a year, he says, adding:"The national and provincial spheres of government have set aside R500 million a year for the next three years to ...

Invasive alien plants continue to pose a serious threat to Randburg’s natural beauty and biodiversity. Lantana, Black Wattle, Bugweed, and Pompom Weed are just a few of the species causing harm ...

Invasive plants like floating pennywort or animals like quagga mussels can attach to boats and are easy to spot. "The athlete takes responsibility – so after every session we clean the bow, we ...

Often, invasive alien plants grow faster and bigger because they don’t have to compete with their natural enemies from back home. This means they can grow taller than their native counterparts ...

However, the many alien species – or “monster plants” – around us show we should never underestimate plants and the fascinating battles that go on beneath our feet. Many of the first alien plants – ...